What’s on TV this week? 03.16.17 through 03.22.17

March Madness comes to a head as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament begins with the official First Round, known as the Round of 64, which begins Thursday and continues Friday. Winners advance to the Second Round (Round of 32) over the weekend with the victors in that round advancing to next week's Sweet 16. This year's Final Four will be held April 1 and 3 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

7 p.m. on ABC Grey's Anatomy

"Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" is both the title of this new episode and a question that may play into Jackson's (Jesse Williams) uncharacteristic behavior when he and April (Sarah Drew) travel to Montana for a delicate procedure. Their patient is young, and the surgery is complicated, so April is worried about why Jackson seems scattered and unable to focus on the delicate task at hand. Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers and Chandra Wilson also star.

7 p.m. on NBC Superstore

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America Ferrera reunites with "Ugly Betty" co-star Tony Plana, who again plays her father, in the new episode "Integrity Award." Amy (Ferrera) gets companionship and consolation from Jonah (Ben Feldman), who goes with her to help her parents move out of the house she grew up in. Glenn (Mark McKinney) wants a store award that he fears Garrett (Colton Dunn) has a better shot at. Dina (Lauren Ash) makes use of her knowledge of Mateo's (Nico Santos) personal life.

7 p.m. on KDVR MasterChef

A couple of notable guests — former First Lady Michelle Obama and "Modern Family" co-star Julie Bowen — turn up in the new episode "Junior Edition: A Presidential Mystery Box," which starts with the 14 remaining young cooks getting some inspiration directly from the White House. Then, they have to make dishes that in some way celebrate their respective mothers. Gordon Ramsay is the host and, along with Christina Tosi, a judge.

7 p.m. on HIST Swamp People

In a new episode called "Big Boy McCoy," a determined Chase goes off in pursuit of the biggest alligator he's ever seen, while Daniel really gets under Dwaine's skin. Elsewhere, Frenchy's day doesn't go as planned, while Kristi clears a horde of invading gators off her homestead.

8 p.m. on KWGN The Vampire Diaries

For those who may have missed last week's series finale, "I Was Feeling Epic," here's another chance to see how the saga of Stefan and Damon (Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder) and their cohorts wrapped up after eight seasons. At this point (and even before the episode first aired), it's no spoiler alert to mention Nina Dobrev's return as Elena for the send-off. Immediately following is "Forever Yours," a retrospective hour with comments from cast and crew members.

8 p.m. on NBC Chicago Med

The hospital staff loses one of its own to suicide in the new episode "Monday Mourning," leaving the others to deal with their related emotions while still handling cases. Dr. Choi and Dr. Halstead (Brian Tee, Nick Gehlfuss) are opposed over a patient who may have suffered a stroke, and Dr. Manning (Torrey DeVitto) tries to advise the argumentative relatives of a youngster rescued from a river. S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt and Colin Donnell also star.

8:01 p.m. on KDVR Kicking & Screaming

Is she just spoiled, or is she really seriously ill? That's the question about one contestant in the new episode "The Hunger Pains," as her partner tries to determine just how bad her allergic reaction is. If it's critical enough, they may have to leave the competition — which could spare them from being involved in the intense rivalries that show themselves at elimination time. Hannah Simone ("New Girl") is the host.

9 p.m. on NBC The Blacklist: Redemption

The hunt for fugitives becomes more complicated when the existence of the prison they fled is barely known, as the new episode "Operation Davenport" confirms. Tom (Ryan Eggold) and his comrades seek terrorists who are on the loose, possibly near the covert Manhattan site they broke out of. Scottie's (Famke Janssen) discoveries about her late spouse may reveal facts about Tom. Terry O Quinn ("Lost") guest stars. Edi Gathegi and Tawny Cypress also star.

11 p.m. on fX Baskets

Few would argue that Martha (Martha Kelly) doesn't have many lovely qualities, such as a sweet disposition, but equally few would suggest strong intestinal fortitude and a will of iron are among them. She takes a baby step in that direction, however, in the new episode "Yard Sale," which finds Martha getting the hang of a new skill: haggling. Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson also star.

11 p.m. on COM Review

If you're not familiar with this consistently funny and gratifyingly weird little comedy series, now's the time to rectify that oversight, as Andy Daly returns for his third and final season as Forrest MacNeil, an earnest critic who devotes his days to reviewing, not films, books or TV, but life experiences. Having survived a near-fatal fall that capped Season 2, Andy is inexplicably more convinced than ever that his commentaries are immensely important. Tonight's topic: putting a pet to sleep.

FRIDAY

6 p.m. on MAX Movie: Lights Out

David F. Sandberg made his well-received feature directorial debut with this 2016 chiller, which he adapted from a short film he had made earlier for a competition. Maria Bello stars as Sophie, a mentally ill woman, whose life is further complicated, along with the lives of her two children (Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman), by a supernatural entity that emerges only when the lights are out to terrorize and attack those around it. Alexander DiPersia and Billy Burke also star.

7 p.m. on ABC Last Man Standing

Mike and Vanessa (Tim Allen, Nancy Travis) have sharply divergent opinions about the best course of action for Eve (Kaitlyn Dever) to take after her boyfriend, Rob (guest star Travis Tope), doesn't invite her to an anniversary party for his parents in the new episode "Heavy Meddle." Meanwhile, Kristin and Ryan (Amanda Fuller, Jordan Masterson) are deeply skeptical that Mandy and Kyle (Molly Ephraim, Christoph Sanders) will be able to find the clues in an escape room.

7 p.m. on NBC Grimm

Nick and Eve (David Giuntoli, Bitsie Tulloch) are transported to strange surroundings in the new episode "Where the Wild Things Were." Trying to retrieve them becomes complicated for their allies, who tenuously seek assistance from Capt. Renard (Sasha Roiz) — who has a personal stake in the situation, thanks to Diana (guest star Hannah R. Loyd). Russell Hornsby, Silas Weir Mitchell, Reggie Lee, Bree Turner and Claire Coffee also star.

7 p.m. on KDVR Rosewood

A music producer who definitely wasn't loved by everyone is located — in a mummified state — aboard a yacht in "Mummies & Meltdowns." As Rosewood (Morris Chestnut) tries to determine who hated the victim that much, he also tries to deal with some unsettling personal information. Sam Huntington, Eric Winter and Janel Parrish ("Pretty Little Liars") guest star. Jaina Lee Ortiz, Lorraine Toussaint and Eddie Cibrian also star.

7:31 p.m. on ABC Dr. Ken

Yearning for a promotion, Pat (Dave Foley) asks Ken (Ken Jeong) to put in a good word for him with Charles Evans (guest star Rhys Darby), the CEO of Welltopia and a personal pal of Ken. Things take an decidedly awkward turn, though, when Ken discovers Charles actually plans to fire Pat in the new episode "Ken and the CEO." Meanwhile, Clark (Jonathan Slavin) suspects Damona (Tisha Campbell Martin) and Pat are dating again. Suzy Nakamura, Dana Lee and Krista Marie Yu also star.

8 p.m. on KWGN The Originals

With "The Vampire Diaries" over, its spinoff series returns to begin Season 4 with "Gather Up the Killers." The saga jumps far ahead from where it left off, resuming well into the reign of Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), whose apparent vanquishing of Klaus (Joseph Morgan) has made him the ruler of New Orleans' vampires. However, a threat from newcomers forces him to seek help. Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) may be the key to preventing a larger crisis.

8 p.m. on SHOW SXSW Comedy With Natasha Leggero Part 2

The first part of this two-part special aired way back last summer, but the conclusion makes its debut tonight, as "Another Period" star and co-creator Natasha Leggero welcomes a lineup of top-flight comedy talents that include Emo Phillips, Sean Patton, Ian Edwards, Kurt Braunohler and Eliza Skinner to the massively popular festival in Austin, Texas.

8:01 p.m. on KDVR Sleepy Hollow

The vault gets an apparent intruder in the new episode "The Way of the Gun," but as Crane (Tom Mison) and the team learn more about who she is, they realize she ultimately might be valuable to them. Alex (Rachel Melvin) has reason to get a grip on her emotions. Kamar de los Reyes continues his guest role. Janina Gavankar, Lyndie Greenwood, Jeremy Davies and Oona Yaffe also star.

9 p.m. on KWGN Reign

Lord Darnley (Will Kemp) tries to convince Mary (Adelaide Kane) — who has her doubts — that his feelings for her are sincere in the new episode "Highland Games." Catherine and Narcisse (Megan Follows, Craig Parker) do damage control when King Charles' (Spencer MacPherson) behavior prompts concerns about his ability to rule. Rachel Skarsten, Rose Williams, Ben Geurens, Dan Jeannotte, Jonathan Goad and Celina Sinden also star.

9:30 p.m. on HBO Animals

Don't look for adorable puppies and cute kittens in this quirky animated series from Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano, who turn their edgy focus instead to the far less cuddly and somewhat downtrodden creatures that lead a more hard-scrabble life on and under the mean streets of New York City. This late-night series somewhat flew under the radar of many viewers during Season 1, but generated enough interest to prompt the pay network to order these 10 new episodes, starting with the Season 2 premiere, "Rats."

SATURDAY

7 a.m. on HBO Sesame Street

As a major honey-lover, Baby Bear has learned the hard way what bees will do to protect their most precious commodity. Consequently, he's scared of the hard-working little insects, until Abby takes time to show Chris and him just how amazing these busy buzzers really are, in the new episode "Baby Bear Learns About Bees."

2 p.m. on KDVR NASCAR Racing

NASCAR's XFINITY Series enters the spotlight from Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona for the running of the DC Solar 200. Kyle Busch, who frequently races in each of NASCAR's circuits, won last year's race and has six victories in this race overall. Still, fans like seeing up-and-coming drivers in this series like Spencer Gallagher and Tyler Reddick, who both drove in the Craftsman Truck Series and now get the opportunity to show their stuff in a stock car.

6 p.m. on HBO Movie: Ice Age: Collision Course

The fifth installment in the successful computer-animated comedy series, this 2016 entry finds Manny, Sid, Diego (voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary) and the rest of the herd forced to leave home after Scrat's impromptu adventure in outer space sends an asteroid hurtling toward Earth. Josh Peck, Seann William Scott, Simon Pegg and Jennifer Lopez also are heard in the large voice cast of the film, which earned a healthy return at the international box office, despite generally poor reviews.

6 p.m. on LIFE Movie: Mommy's Little Boy

Sensitive but high-spirited 10-year-old Eric Wilson (Peter DaCunha, "12 Monkeys") spends most of his time trying to avoid the relentless bullying of his half-brother, Max, so when the latter boy has an accident in their pool, Eric stands by and watches his sibling drown. His relief is shortlived, however, as grief from the accident sends his mother, Briana (Bree Williamson, "Chicago Fire") into an alcoholic spiral, setting in motion a series of grim events. Paul Popowich ("Rogue") also stars in this 2016 thriller.

6:30 p.m. on ABC NBA Basketball

Despite injuries to players like Kevin Love, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to keep a firm grip on their lead in the NBA's Eastern Conference standings. Tonight they head west for a matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers who have suffered their own share of injuries including to both Paul Peirce and Chris Paul. The Clippers too are holding their own in the West. Getting healthy will be paramount for both teams down the stretch.

7 p.m. on NBC Movie: Fast Five

A decade after it began, the "Fast and the Furious" franchise still had plenty of life left, as indicated by the huge box-office success of this fifth chapter. Released in 2011, it reinvents the series to be as much crime caper as racing saga, with Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian (Paul Walker) and their allies caught in the middle of two forces pursuing them in Rio de Janeiro. Dwayne Johnson and Jordana Brewster ("Dallas") also star.

7 p.m. on HALL Movie: Campfire Kiss

When Dana (Danica McKellar) takes her increasingly distant 13-year-old son (Dylan Kingwell) on a camping trip, where she hopes they can reconnect, she is dismayed to find themselves situated on a campsite directly next to Steve (Paul Greene), an outdoorsman with whom Dana already has clashed. Steve's with his teen daughter (Ali Skovbye), who conspires with Dana's son to play matchmaker for the grown-ups. Kendall Cross and Barbara Niven also star in this 2017 romantic comedy.

8:03 p.m. on HIST Detroit Steel

In the season finale, "The Grand Opening," Adam gets a big double-dose of good luck when he finds a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air station wagon for a client he knows will consider this his dream car, then discovers a supercharged motor under its patina hood. Meanwhile, there's no shortage of work to do as Mobsteel prepares for the grand opening of its shop in downtown Detroit.

1 a.m. on ESPN NBA Basketball

Despite injuries to players like Kevin Love, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to keep a firm grip on their lead in the NBA's Eastern Conference standings. Tonight they head west for a matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers who have suffered their own share of injuries including to both Paul Peirce and Chris Paul. The Clippers too are holding their own in the West. Getting healthy will be paramount for both teams down the stretch.

SUNDAY

1:30 p.m. on KDVR NASCAR Racing

No driver has a better record at Phoenix International Raceway than Kevin Harvick. The 2014 Cup Champion has eight wins there, including last year's Camping World 500. To do so this year he'll have to survive NASCAR's new staging format where the top ten drivers after the first two stages of each race earn points. Stages for the one-mile oval at Phoenix will be two each at 75 laps and the final of 162 laps.

6 p.m. on MAX Movie: Marauders

While trying to nail a band of ruthless bank robbers, some FBI agents uncover a murder conspiracy and cover-up in the deaths of an Army Ranger unit that was killed while on a classified mission several years ago. It falls to the FBI special agent in charge (Christopher Meloni, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit") to sort out truth from lies in a case that seems to get twistier at every turn. Bruce Willis, Adrien Grenier and Johnathon Schaech also star in this 2016 crime drama from Steven C. Miller.

6:30 p.m. on KDVR Bob's Burgers

Linda (voice of John Roberts) is thrilled at the prospect of chaperoning Tina's (voice of Dan Mintz) weekend away at a "heroine conference," but a new friend of Tina may interfere with Linda's perfect mother-daughter bonding fantasy in the new episode "The Grand Mama-Pest Hotel." Back on the homefront, Louise and Gene (voices of Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman) have plans for their weekend alone with Bob (voice of H. Jon Benjamin). Guest voices include Jenny Slate, David Herman and Laura Silverman.

7 p.m. on CBS NCIS: Los Angeles

Nell and Eric (Renee Felice Smith, Barrett Foa) go under cover to a couple's retreat to clandestinely investigate a tech-savvy husband and wife who are suspected of being involved with the hacking of the U.S. Treasury Department in the new episode "Getaway." Elsewhere, Dave Flynn (guest star Scott Grimes), a digital forensics specialist, arrives from the NCIS cyber office in San Diego to run operations while Eric and Nell are away. Bar Paly, Elizabeth Bogush, Keiko Agena and Gabriel Tigerman also guest star.

7 p.m. on NBC Little Big Shots

In the new episode "New Sheriff in Town," host Steve Harvey welcomes a 5-year-old cowboy who really knows his way around a lasso, an 8-year-old slackliner from Japan, a junior blues guitarist from England, two young girls who have become viral sensations and a 4-year-old geography prodigy.

7 p.m. on KDVR The Simpsons

Marge (voice of Julie Kavner) can't shake her conviction that son Bart (voice of Nancy Cartwright) is on the road to abject failure in his life, so she turns to a series of parenting gurus for advice in the new "A Father's Watch." While Bart gets some much-needed advice, and a touching gift, from his grandfather (voice of Dan Castellaneta), Homer (also voiced by Castellaneta) decides to open up a trophy store. Yeardley Smith and guest star Brian Posehn also lend their voices.

And they're off! The seven remaining bakers celebrate the pulse-pounding thrills of the Kentucky Derby, and summon visions of big hats, fast horses and bourbon, with their takes on mint julep desserts and cookie garlands. Nancy Palmer, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale judge their efforts; Jesse Palmer is the host.

7:30 p.m. on KDVR Making History

Deborah (Leighton Meester) starts to question her relationship with Dan (Adam Pally) after she discovers he may not be the great inventor he claimed to be back in 1776. A miffed Dan thereupon takes desperate measures to retaliate in the new episode "The Boyfriend Experience." Dr. Cobell (guest star Ben Vereen) keeps a close eye on his protege Chris (Yassir Lester) as the latter works to finally achieve tenure at the university. John Gemberling and Neil Casey also appear.

Nagel and Antonio (Joelle Carter, Jon Seda) discover during their investigation that a man found savagely stabbed to death in his home was a former Navy SEAL who was working on a book that exposed the shocking truth behind a top-secret mission in the new episode "Friendly Fire." Stone's (Philip Winchester) determination to uncover and reveal the true story is stymied when the Department of Justice intervenes, insisting that the information is classified. Carl Weathers and Monica Barbaroi also star.

8 p.m. on KDVR Family Guy

Having had his fill of the healthy food Lois (voice of Alex Bornstein) "forces" him and the kids to eat, Peter (voice of Seth MacFarlane) takes typically overblown measures to correct the situation by opening his own food truck. Needless to say, the menu consists exclusively of fatty foods in the new episode "Saturated Fat Guy." Elsewhere, over Chris' (voice of Seth Green) warnings, Meg (voice of Mila Kunis) joins a roller derby team.

8 p.m. on HBO Girls

On a new episode called "Full Disclosure," Hannah (Lena Dunham) gets some advice on a big decision from her dad (Peter Scolari) and his new partner, Keith (Ethan Phillips), after she shrugs off Adam's (Adam Driver) request to watch his new film. Elsewhere, Marnie (Allison Williams) pleads with a reluctant Desi (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) to go ahead with their gig at her mother's birthday party in New Jersey. Andrew Rannells co-stars.

8:05 p.m. on AMC Into the Badlands

Season 2 of this martial arts drama opens six months after the Season 1 finale, with things looking dire for both Sunny (Daniel Wu) and M.K. (Aramis Knight) separated and imprisoned. During the course of "Tiger Pushes Mountain," the season premiere, Sunny finds both a new foe and an unexpected ally, while M.K. learns to control his dark gift. Elsewhere, Ryder's (Oliver Stark) position of Baron is jeopardized by Tilda and the Widow (Ally Ioannides, Emily Beecham).

8:30 p.m. on KDVR The Last Man on Earth

Hoping to find answers to Melissa's (January Jones) illness, Todd and Tandy (Mel Rodriguez, Will Forte) do some in-depth research into what Melissa's life was like back before she was infected by the virus in the new episode "Hair of the Dog." Meanwhile, Carol (Kristen Schaal) adopts a new outlook on life. Mary Steenburgen and Cleopatra Coleman also star.

9 p.m. on ABC American Crime

Isaac (Richard Cabral) tries to protect Coy (Connor Jessup) from abusive conditions working in the fields, even as Luis (Benito Martinez) feels himself sinking further into abject servitude on the farm in the new "Season Three: Episode 2." Jeannette (Felicity Huffman) suspects her family is playing down a trailer fire that killed several of their undocumented workers. Kimara (Regina King) tries to persude Shae (guest star Ana Mulvoy Ten) to take a first step toward empowerment by testifying against her former pimp.

9 p.m. on NBC Shades of Blue

Harlee (Jennifer Lopez) is caught in the middle once again when Stahl (Warren Kole) leans on her harder after Wozniak (Ray Liotta) refuses to cooperate with the Feds, opting instead for his own dangerous plan to get out from under the agency's thumb, in the new episode "Ghost Hunt." Elsewhere, Internal Affairs Officer Verco (Dov Davidoff) steps up efforts to discover the truth about what happened to Donnie Pomp. Anna Gunn ("Breaking Bad") and Stephen Lang guest star.

11 p.m. on fX Feud: Bette and Joan

The hostility between Bette and Joan (Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange) manifests itself in shockingly physical attacks as filming on "Baby Jane" reaches its climax. Bette strains her relationship with daughter B.D. (Kiernan Shipka, "Mad Men") when she grows close to a new cast member. Elsewhere, Joan reveals an uncharacteristically intimate detail about her past.

MONDAY

6 p.m. on FREE Young & Hungry

Betty White guest stars in the new episode "Young & Valentine's Day" as Ms. Wilson, Gabi's (Emily Osment) oft-married neighbor, to whom she turns for advice when the protocol for her no-strings relationship with Josh (Jonathan Sadowski) gets confusing on the holiday of love. Meanwhile, Elliot and Alan (Rex Lee, Bryan Safi) have very different notions about how to spend this special day, while Sofia and Yolanda (Aimee Carrero, Kym Whitley) team up for an anti-Valentine's Day celebration.

6:31 p.m. on FREE Baby Daddy

The more Ben (Jean-Luc Bilodeau) learns about Tucker's (Tahj Mowry) recent date, the more certain he becomes that his pal actually went out with a hooker, so he enlists brother Danny's (Derek Theler) help to find out the truth in the new episode "Pro and Con." Bonnie and Brad's (Melissa Peterman, Peter Porte) departure for their round-the-world trip gets postponed when he's arrested by the FBI in a case that turns out to be really complicated. Chelsea Kane also stars.

7 p.m. on ABC Dancing With the Stars

The season 24 premiere of this perennial fan favorite is also its 400th episode, and this season's roster of celebrity performers is as diverse as ever. Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, whose teammate Laurie Hernandez danced off with the trophy last season, is among the contenders, along with another past Olympian, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan. Other stars include former "Glee" star Heather Morris, ageless Spanish music star Charo and World Series champ David Ross, the show's first baseball star.

7 p.m. on KDVR 24: Legacy

Andy (Dan Bucatinsky) is forced to do something he'd really prefer not to do as Mullins (Teddy Sears) and CTU try to track down Carter (Corey Hawkins) in the new episode "7:00 PM-8:00 PM." Elsewhere, Donovan (Jimmy Smits) begins to question Rebecca's (Miranda Otto) judgment after watching her interrogation technique. Isaac (Ashley Thomas) turns to her friends for help. Carlos Bernard continues his guest arc as Tony Almeida, a role he created in the original "24" series.

7:02 p.m. on FREE The Twins: Happily Ever After?

In this new unscripted spinoff series, fun-loving millennial twins Emily and Haley Ferguson, who were fan favorites in Season 20 of "The Bachelor" and Season 3 of "Bachelor in Paradise," decide to leave the comfort and security of life with their mom and embark on a more independent life on their own. As they start their new adventures, their grandmother and friends Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins are happy to offer advice on how to grab life by the horns.

7:30 p.m. on CBS Man With a Plan

Adam's (Matt LeBlanc) dad, Joe (guest star Stacy Keach), never has been a big fan of doctors, but Adam finally convinces his father to get a long-overdue checkup in the new episode "Doctor No." In the process, however, Adam learns a few things about his old man that Joe didn't want him to know. Swoosie Kurtz and Emily Swallow also guest star; Liza Snyder, Kevin Nealon and Diana Maria Riva also star.

8 p.m. on KWGN Supergirl

Teri Hatcher scored an early career success as the Man of Steel's true love on "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," but her guest role in the new "Star-Crossed" finds her playing a new villain whose arrival in National City puts Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) on high alert. Elsewhere, Lyra (guest star Tamzin Merchant), Winn's (Jeremy Jordan) girlfriend, gets him in trouble with the law, and the Music Meister (Darren Criss) attacks Supergirl. Floriana Lima also guest stars.

8 p.m. on A&E Bates Motel

An uneasy Norman (Freddie Highmore) tries to retrace the movements of "Mother" during his periods of blackout in a new episode called "Dreams Die First." Elsewhere, the series starts its rush to the climax as Marion Crane (guest star Rihanna), Sam's (Austin Nichols) girlfriend, makes an impetuous decision that will have far-reaching consequences. Max Thieriot and Olivia Cooke also star.

8:01 p.m. on KDVR APB

When Ada and Murphy (Caitlin Stasey, Natalie Martinez) team up to solve a murder, they discover that Gideon (Justin Kirk) is the next anticipated target of the killer in the new episode "Risky Business." They suspect the attack will likely take place during a huge technology convention, so they use a high-tech scanning system to track down the murderer before he strikes. Kim Raver and Abraham Benrubi guest star.

8:30 p.m. on CBS 2 Broke Girls

In her eagerness to show boyfriend Bobby (guest star Christopher Gorham) she supports his love of bowling, Caroline (Beth Behrs) goes overboard and begins to worry she's a jinx when she accidentally injures a teammate's hand, thus jeopardizing their chances for a championship, in the new "And the Alley-Oops." Thankfully, Max (Kat Dennings) brings some bowling prowess of her own to Bobby's team. Elsewhere, Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge) worries about baby Barbara's intelligence level.

9 p.m. on KWGN Jane the Virgin

Seeking to devote more time to Mateo, Jane (Gina Rodriguez) decides to run for Room Mom against Petra (Yael Grobglas), a paragon of motherhood, in the new "Chapter Fifty-Eight." Things don't go as smoothly as Alba (Ivonne Coll) had hoped when she recruits Jane and Xo (Andrea Navedo) to help her impress her crush. Elsewhere, a sly Rogelio (Jaime Camil) pumps Mateo for information on Xo's relationship with Bruce (guest star Ricardo Chavira). Justin Baldoni also stars.

9 p.m. on CBS Scorpion

While working on what should be a fairly routine mission to make repairs to a turbine at a wind farm, Team Scorpion once again must shift into crisis mode to save Paige and Happy (Katharine McPhee, Jadyn Wong) after the cable holding a suspended gondola they're in snaps and threatens to send them plummeting to their deaths far below. Elyes Gabel and Robert Patrick also star in the new episode "Broken Wind."

9 p.m. on KRMA Independent Lens

Winner of a prestigious award at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, "The Bad Kids," from filmmakers Keith Fulton and Lou Pepe, spotlights Black Rock Continuation High School, one of California's alternative high schools. Located in a poverty-stricken and isolated Mojave Desert community, the school offers a last-ditch shot at a diploma to at-risk students who have fallen so far behind that they've been designated lost causes by "the system."

9 p.m. on NBC Taken

When Riley (Jennifer Marsala) pushes too hard to uncover the truth behind a fatal drug that was given to war veterans, her persistence leads to heartbreaking complications for her asset in the new episode "Mattie G." Asha (Brooklyn Sudano) is shaken by a break-in at her apartment, but a new neighbor helps calm her nerves. Clive Standen, Jennifer Beals, Gaius Charles and Michael Irby also star; Lanette Ware, Gord Rand and Peyton Kennedy guest star.

A legendary photographer is recalled in "Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning," clearly a labor of love for her granddaughter, Emmy winner Dyanna Taylor — the program's producer, director, writer and narrator. Lange captured images of American history at its most tumultuous, her shot known as "Migrant Mother" an enduring symbol of the Depression. World War II internment camps and the Dust Bowl were among her other subjects.

7 p.m. on ABC The Middle

A rite of passage for most families comes due for the Hecks in "Road Kill," as Frankie and Mike's (Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn) regret over forgetting Brick's (Atticus Shaffer) birthday — again — is replaced by the terror of knowing it's time for him to learn to drive. Axl (Charlie McDermott) steps in to help, with relatively disastrous results. Sue (Eden Sher) frets over which college major to choose. Veteran actor Richard Riehle guest stars.

7 p.m. on KDVR New Girl

Jess (Zooey Deschanel) uses her time taking care of her dad (guest star Rob Reiner) in Portland as an excuse to avoid thinking about her feelings for Nick (Jake Johnson) in the new "Misery." Nick, meanwhile, panics at the realization he and Reagan (guest star Megan Fox) don't really know each other while attending a work party with her. Elsewhere, Aly (guest star Nasim Pedrad) nervously prepares to meet Winston's (Lamorne Morris) terrifying mother (guest star Anna Maria Horsford).

7 p.m. on SYFY Face Off

The format changes as a new episode called "Frightening Families" gets underway and the four remaining two-member teams learn they'll compete this time as two four-member "super teams." Their challenge: create a frightening clan comprising three mutated and deranged characters. During their time together in the lab, one team begins to fret that they're playing things too safe, prompting them to make a drastic last-minute change to their design. German-American director and producer Marcus Nispel is the guest judge.

7:30 p.m. on ABC American Housewife

The initial delight Katie and Greg (Katy Mixon, Diedrich Bader) feel over Anna-Kat (Julia Butters) having a new friend quickly takes a turn in "The Playdate." Anna-Kat steals something from her pal — and while Greg wants her to return it, Katie fears the friend's gossipy mother (guest star Jessica St. Clair, "Playing House") will spread the word about the theft. Timothy Omundson ("Galavant," "Psych") also guest stars.

7:31 p.m. on KDVR The Mick

When it starts to appear that Chip (Thomas Barbusca) is getting scammed by a girl he met online, Mickey (Katilin Olsen) gives the boy a crash course in how to be a wolf, not a sheep, in life. Meanwhile, Sabrina (Sofia Black-D'Elia) plans to hold an intervention when she starts worrying that her boyfriend (guest star Andy Favreau) is picking up some of Jimmy's (Scott MacArthur) less admirable habits in the new episode "The Wolf." Carla Jimenez also stars.

8 p.m. on KWGN The Flash

Continuing a crossover storyline that started on "Supergirl," Barry (Grant Gustin) and his team are taken aback when Mon-El and Hank Henshaw (guest stars Chris Wood and David Harewood) appear on their Earth bearing a comatose Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) after the Music Meister's (guest star Darren Criss) attack on her in the new "Duet." Before the Star Labs crew can revive her, though, the villain knocks out The Flash, sending Barry and Kara into another reality where song and dance hold the keys to escape.

8 p.m. on CBS Bull

Self-driving cars have generated a lot of intrigue, but one also appears to have generated a death in "E.J." Bull (Michael Weatherly) deals with the CEO (guest star Justine Lupe) of the company accused of the tragedy, but he soon finds he's not being given all the facts — which could thwart his efforts at trial. Freddy Rodriguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Christopher Jackson and Annabelle Attanasio also star.

8 p.m. on ABC Fresh Off the Boat

Jessica (Constance Wu) gives up a lot about her past during her interview to become a U.S. citizen in "How to Be an American." Louis (Randall Park) is stunned to find out how much he didn't know about her. Eddie, Emery and Evan (Hudson Yang, Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen) decide to make use of the family's minivan while they're off from school for a day. Zachary Knighton ("Happy Endings") guest stars.

8 p.m. on NBC Trial & Error

After failing to come up with a match for the DNA found in Larry's (John Lithgow) bedroom, Josh (Nicholas D'Agosto) and his team catch a lucky break when they find a "sex print" on the wall, leading them to a shocking new suspect in the new episode "The Other Man." Unfortunately, Josh also inadvertently slips up and gives a piece of damning evidence to the prosecution. Sherri Shepherd, Jayma Mays and Krysta Rodriguez also star. Another new episode immediately follows.

8 p.m. on USA Chrisley Knows Best

Family and friends rally to help, or at least try to, as Savannah struggles painfully with a project for her clothing line in a new episode called "Mannequin Challenge." Elsewhere, after Todd gives him an ultimatum, Chase is willing to try just about anything to get puppy Lilo's behavior under control.

8 p.m. on HGTV Home Town

Mississippians Ben and Erin Napier are passionate about restoring classic homes in their tiny Southern hometown. In the premiere of this new series, Erin and Ben help a military family transition to small-town life by restoring a classic 1917 Craftsman-style cottage into a home designed for a contemporary family, complete with an open-concept kitchen and a functional, kid-friendly home-school room.

8 p.m. on FOOD Chopped

A major setback leaves one chef unsure whether her sausage and okra appetizer will come together on time for the first round in a new season premiere called "Best Laid Pans." In the second round, savory pie and a fresh Italian cheese meet on the chefs' entree plates, followed by a pairing up of peppers and pears for the dessert round. Maneet Dhauhan, Marcus Samuelsson and Geoffrey Zakarian are the judges; Ted Allen hosts.

8 p.m. on SYFY Cosplay Melee

Yvette Nicole Brown ("Community") is host for this new weekly reality competition series, tied to the popular fan phenomenon in which otherwise ordinary folks go to elaborate lengths to take on the identity of a favorite character. Each episode finds four contestants competing to create full costumes and compelling back stories for their characters of choice; the winner receives $10,000. In the series premiere, the cosplayers are tasked with creating an original character inspired by their favorite sci-fi space opera

8:01 p.m. on KDVR Bones

Each of the principal characters gets his or her chance to shine as this long-running mystery series reaches its next-to-last episode, "The Final Chapter: The Day in the Life." Brennan's (Emily Deschanel) in court, testifying on behalf of Dr. Zach Addy (guest star Eric Millegan), while Aubrey and Jessica (John Boyd, Laura Spencer) reach a decision about their future and Angela (Michaela Conlon) reveals some major news. Word that Kovac (Brittany Shaw Johns) has escaped fills Booth (David Boreanaz) with dread.

8:30 p.m. on ABC blackish

The show addresses the 2016 presidential election in "LEMONS," written and directed by series creator Kenya Barris. Dre's (Anthony Anderson) workplace is a microcosm of the divided feelings about the result. Junior (Marcus Scribner) deals with a similar split among his fellow students, and he hopes to bring them back together by delivering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legendary "I Have a Dream" speech. Laurence Fishburne also stars.

9 p.m. on KWGN DC's Legends of Tomorrow

The Legends find themselves in World War I France, on a mission to retrieve the last remaining fragments of the Spear of Destiny from the Legion of Doom and destroy these mystical remains. Joined by a soldier named John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the team members must fight to resist the temptation to use the Spear as they feel its compulsion drawing them deep into the heart of the war. Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill and Caity Lotz star in the new "Fellowship of the Spear."

9 p.m. on CBS NCIS: New Orleans

The crash of a private plane in the bayou results in the deaths of three sailors, uniting NCIS and FBI agents in the consequent probe, in "Course Correction." Even as that investigation is conducted, Pride's (Scott Bakula) team is still down one agent, so Sonja and Lasalle (Shalita Grant, Lucas Black) review applicants for the job. Vanessa Ferlito, Rob Kerkovich, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell and CCH Pounder also star.

9 p.m. on KRMA Frontline

Many of the world's superpowers at present are almost singlemindedly focused on vanquishing the radical Islamist group ISIS, but that's only a first step, as the new episode "Iraq Uncovered" reveals. Using on-the-ground reporting, this documentary goes to a region where the Islamic State has been pushed out, leaving behind a power vacuum. Militias are working with the military in a fight for control, but the ongoing strife takes a toll on civilians in the area.

9 p.m. on ABC People Icons

The new episode "Gone Too Soon" ponders the lives and continuing legacies of beloved entertainers who died before their time. Bebe Winans, a close chum of ill-fated singer Whitney Houston, talks about their long friendship and a side of the superstar few people ever saw. Two beloved actors, Patrick Swayze and Robin Williams, are recalled by their respective widows, Lisa Niemi and Susan Williams. The episode also includes a tribute to Prince shortly before the first anniversary of his death.

9 p.m. on NBC Chicago Fire

As a heated turf war escalates, a group of armed and angry gang members seizes control of Firehouse 51, taking the fire and rescue squads hostage in the new episode "Telling Her Goodbye." It doesn't help the excruciating tension level when one of the intruders is seriously wounded and requires medical help. Marlyne Barrett and Randy Flagler guest star; Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney and David Eigenberg also star.

WEDNESDAY

6 p.m. on NBCSP NHL Hockey

As another hockey season enters its twilight stage, New York's two teams square off tonight when the New York Islanders visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Both teams play in the competitive Metropolitan Division where right winger Michael Grabner and the Rangers are dueling with Columbus for a third place finish and a playoff berth, which could also come from earning a Wild Card slot; something the Islanders too are eyeing.

7 p.m. on KRMA Nature

Watch as southern Africa's biggest animal migration gets under way in "The Great Zebra Exodus." In a never-ending quest for grass and water, the striped herds undertake an annual epic trek across the vast lunar landscape of the Kalahari's Makgadikgadi Pans. See the story of this spectacular annual migration through the eyes of a single zebra family: a stallion, his three mares and their offspring.

7 p.m. on ABC The Goldbergs

Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tries to take cues from Robin Williams' character in "Dead Poets Society" while substitute-teaching Barry's (Troy Gentile) chemistry class in "O Captain! My Captain!" When Barry realizes she won't cut him any breaks there, he sets out to impress her, at Murray's (Jeff Garlin) prompting. Adam (Sean Giambrone) attempts to make up for a big mistake regarding Emmy (guest star Stephanie Katherine Grant).

7 p.m. on NBC Blindspot

With some invaluable help from Nas (Archie Punjabi), Jane and Weller (Jaimie Alexander, Sullivan Stapleton) finally come face to face with the inside source Nas had within Sandstorm. They also have a dramatic confrontation with an old foe in the new episode "Evil Did I Dwell, Lewd Did I Live." Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza and Ashley Johnson also star.

7 p.m. on KDVR Shots Fired

A North Carolina town is rocked by shootings that may have been racially motivated in this new, clearly timely limited-run drama series from filmmaking spouses Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood. Sanaa Lathan and Stephan James play investigators for the Department of Justice who come to suspect the state's governor (Helen Hunt) isn't telling all she knows. Richard Dreyfuss, Stephen Moyer and Tristan Wilds also are in the ensemble cast.

7 p.m. on DSC The Last Alaskans

A new generation steps into this time-tested but demanding way of life as Season 3 of this compelling reality series opens. Tyler and Ashley, a pair of eager young trappers expecting their first child, and Charlie Jagow embark on this challenging new lifestyle, as veteran wilderness resident Bob Harte leaves Alaska after 40 years in the bush. Another longtimer, Heimo Korth, similarly plans to pass his torch to daughter Krin.

7 p.m. on ESPN2 2017 World Baseball Classic

For more than two weeks several past and present professional baseball players have been representing their respective countries in the fourth World Baseball Classic. Now it's down to the final two teams at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dominican Republic is the reigning champion from 2013 while Japan won the first two Classics in 2006 and 2009. While Team USA has appeared in all four Classics, their best finish was fourth place in 2009.

7 p.m. on FOOD Cooks vs. Cons

Geoffrey Zakarian returns to host a new season of this culinary competition in which a talented home cook tries to surpass the kitchen skills of a professional chef, for a shot at winning $15,000. The season premiere, "Burrito Incognito," finds the cooks and cons tasked with incorporating cabbage into their burritos. The second round challenges them to find a way to work ham into their dishes. Amanda Freitag and Sunny Anderson evaluate their efforts.

7 p.m. on SYFY The Magicians

As a desperate Quentin (Jason Ralph) continues to seek a solution to his Alice (Olivia Taylor Dudley) problem, he may be approaching a dead end, literally, in the new episode "Lesser Evils." In Fillory, Margo (Summer Bishil) promises something that isn't really hers to give to protect Eliot (Hale Appleman) as he risks his own life for his kingdom. Julia, Penny and Kady (Stella Maeve, Arjun Gupta, Jade Tailor) find Reynard's (Mackenzie Astin) son, but that discovery carries some dire consequences.

7:30 p.m. on ABC Speechless

It's time for the family's yearly road trip, and Maya (Minnie Driver) isn't happy that Ray (Mason Cook) has planned part of the usually impromptu itinerary in advance. Attitudes change when a medical emergency arises en route. Jimmy (John Ross Bowie) is determined to continue his vacation habit of not spending anything. Dylan (Kyla Kenedy) worries after hearing a fortune teller's predictions. Micah Fowler also stars.

8 p.m. on KRMA NOVA

Colditz Castle, a notorious prisoner of war camp in Nazi Germany, had a reputation for being escape-proof — but as the documentary "Escape From Nazi Alcatraz" shows, there were a few ingenious and completely audacious plots that succeeded. One scheme, hatched by some British officers, involved a two-man glider constructed of bed sheets and floorboards, but the war ended before it could be tested. This episode reveals whether that gambit would have worked.

8 p.m. on ABC Modern Family

Guest star Kelsey Grammer plays "Ringmaster Keifth" in an episode by that title. A former circus talent, he's also the ex-boyfriend of Cam (Eric Stonestreet), who's surprised to find him working as a concierge at the site where the family gathers on New Year's Day. Phil (Ty Burrell) also gets a blast from the past when he learns his father's (guest star Fred Willard) new girlfriend is Phil's babysitter from childhood. Sofia Vergara also stars.

8 p.m. on NBC Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

A rape suspect's defense enrages Benson (Mariska Hargitay) in the new episode "Genes." He claims genetics drove him to commit assaults, prompting the detective to go all-out to ensure he doesn't evade justice by using that rationale. Greg Germann ("Ally McBeal") guest stars. Kelli Giddish, Raul Esparza and Peter Scanavino also star.

8 p.m. on KDVR Empire

Lucious (Terrence Howard) puts everyone on notice as he announces his new music project called Inferno as this series returns for its spring premiere with "Sound & Fury." That power play only makes Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) double down on her determination to knock her ex off his throne for good. Elsewhere, while in rehab, Jamal (Jessie Smollett) becomes friends with musician and fellow patient Tory Ash (guest star Rumer Willis), and Andre (Trai Byers) continues with his own plan to take over Empire.

8 p.m. on SYFY The Expanse

Holden's (Steven Strait) hunt for the protomolecule and the people behind it force him to cross some personal ethical boundaries in order to sneak into the war zone in a new episode called "The Weeping Somnambulist." Avasarala (Shohreh Aghdashloo) notices a chance to expose the enemies of humanity on both sides of the political negotiation, while Bobbie (Frankie Adams) becomes a pawn in the struggle between Earth and Mars.

8:31 p.m. on ABC blackish

Dre (Anthony Anderson) throws his full support — and then some — behind Junior (Marcus Scribner), who's making a run for class president, in "40 Acres and a Vote." The campaign is faltering, so Dre makes himself its manager to polish his son's image with "constituents." Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) has concerns about the effectiveness of Zoey's (Yara Shahidi) essay to earn admission to a college. Daveed Diggs ("Hamilton") continues his guest role.

9 p.m. on KWGN The 100

Events take a turn for the worse soon after Clarke (Eliza Taylor) arrives on the island in the new episode "Gimme Shelter." Meanwhile, Bellamy (Bob Morley) does what he can to avoid any further tragedy in Arkadia. Paige Turco, Devon Bostick, Chrisopher Larkin, Richard Harmon, Zach McGowan and Henry Alan Cusick also star.

9 p.m. on KRMA Spillover — Zika, Ebola & Beyond

The international concern about the Zika virus has given rise to renewed attention to viruses that "spill over" from humans to animals, the subject of this documentary. Scientists from North America to Africa are seen working on anticipating and containing such outbreaks, a process that also factors in the Ebola and Nipah crises. The special also profiles a global organization called PREDICT, which encompasses related studies in 20 nations.

9 p.m. on NBC Chicago P.D.

After receiving a tip that a hiker saw a desperate-looking young woman running barefoot through the woods, the Intelligence team finds a kidnapping victim locked in a shipping container in the new episode "Remember the Devil." The elements of the case seem so bizarre that Voight (Jason Beghe) questions whether it's legitimate so he sends his team to get to the bottom of the situation. Elsewhere, a figure out of Halstead's (Jesse Lee Soffer) past appears, much to the surprise of Lindsay (Sophia Bush).

11 p.m. on COM The Comedy Jam

This offbeat new series features an assortment of celebrities who first talk about a cherished memory they will always associate with an iconic song, followed by that celebrity's performance of the tune before a live studio audience. Tonight's season premiere finds actress and comic Tiffany Haddish belting out Tina Turner's "Proud Mary," talk show host Chris Hardwick and guitarist Richie Sambora teaming up for Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" and actor-comic Bobby Lee singing Rod Stewart's "Do You Think I'm Sexy."